021 386 0944 Mon–Fri 8:00–17:00 · Sat 8:00–13:00
Airport Industria, Cape Town
Imported Toyota 1JZ-GTE engine on the workshop floor at Engine Importers CT
Cape Town's Japanese engine specialists

Imported engines
that actually run.

Low-mileage engines and gearboxes shipped direct from Japan, then inspected, compression-tested and ready to drop in. No guesswork, no gambles.

Shipped from Japan Compression-tested Gearboxes included
Direct Japan Imports
Tested Before Sale
Engines & Gearboxes
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Featured engines

A rotating selection from our floor. Every unit is inspected on arrival, so ask us for compression figures and a walk-around video before you buy.

In stock Toyota 1JZ-GTE twin-turbo inline-six with attached gearbox

1JZ-GTE

Toyota · 2.5L Turbo Inline-6

2492 cc DOHC 24v VVT-i + Gearbox

The legendary turbo straight-six: smooth, strong and endlessly tuneable. Complete with transmission, loom and ECU.

ZARR75 000 Enquire
In stock Toyota 3S-GE Beams Dual VVT-i engine with green cam cover

3S-GE Beams

Toyota · 2.0L Dual VVT-i

1998 cc Dual VVT-i High-rev NA 6-speed

The high-revving "Beams" four, factory 200 hp naturally aspirated. A favourite for lightweight rear-drive builds.

ZARR50 000 Enquire
In stock Toyota 2GR-FE 3.5 litre V6 engine

2GR-FE

Toyota · 3.5L V6 Dual VVT-i

3456 cc V6 Dual VVT-i ~200 kW

Toyota's proven 3.5 V6: refined, reliable and torquey. Ideal for Fortuner, Hilux, Aurion and Lexus applications.

ZARR45 000 Enquire
The Engine Importers CT difference

Bought right. Tested. Sold with straight answers.

Low-mileage units

We source directly from Japanese dismantlers, so the engines we land have led an easy life on well-maintained roads.

Checked on arrival

Every engine is compression-tested and turned over before it hits the floor. We'll send you the numbers and a walk-around video.

Complete packages

Most units come with the matching gearbox, ECU, loom and ancillaries, so you're not chasing missing parts after the sale.

Come see it in person

We're an open workshop in Airport Industria. Pop in, inspect the stock yourself and talk fitment with people who know engines.

Rows of imported Japanese engines in the Engine Importers CT warehouse
15+ YrsIn the trade
Who we are

A Cape Town yard built on imported horsepower.

Engine Importers CT has spent years landing quality Japanese engines and gearboxes for enthusiasts, workshops and everyday drivers across the Western Cape.

From daily-driver replacements to build-spec performance units, we stock what people actually swap. We'll also tell you straight whether a unit is right for your car before you spend a cent.

Find the yard

Come and see the stock.

Address
Unit 1, 2 & 3, Cnr Munich Road & Manhattan Street,
Airport Industria, Aero Park, Cape Town, 7490
Landline
021 386 0944
WhatsApp
073 257 7650

Looking for a specific engine? Ask us. We import to order.